Conductor

Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team — part of a 125-year legacy operating 100+ individual freight railroads and employing 4,000 people across North America. We provide transportation and logistics services to over 2,000 customers, guided by our Core Values: Safety, Service, Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Telehealth
• Life Insurance
• Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• On the Job Training
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits are subject to change and may vary by labor agreement.

About the role

As a Conductor, you’ll play a key role in moving freight safely and efficiently to customers. We provide classroom and hands-on training to build a strong foundation for a long-term career. This physically active position involves outdoor work in all weather conditions, with real opportunities for growth and advancement in a complex, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all federal, state, and other applicable railroad safety and operational regulations
• Follow instructions when working with a certified trainer, mentor, or supervisor
• Communicate with team members using oral, written, hand signals, lantern signals, or radio instructions to coordinate train or railcar movement
• Operate track switches to determine the route of the train or rail equipment
• Evaluate, plan, and complete all assigned work safely and efficiently
• Climb on and off equipment and walk the length of the train or rail yard to support train operations
• Apply or release hand brakes on railcars multiple times a day to control movement
• Read and understand rule books and other written or printed material
• Inspect the condition of the train and equipment in movement and while stationary for safety compliance
• Connect air hoses and electrical components between locomotives or railcars
• Utilize basic computer skills for electronic reporting and train documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Full-time (40+ hours weekly)
• Varying schedule in a 24/7 work environment, including nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call as needed
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions, up to 12-hour shifts
• Walking long distances on uneven surfaces and climbing ladders and equipment, ensuring three points of contact in varying environmental conditions
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds from floor to waist and carry short distances
• Able to squat, bend, and lift overhead
• Good balance and coordination
• Must meet vision requirements (including color)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
• Valid driver’s license
• At least 18 years of age
• Must live within 50 miles of assigned location or be willing to relocate (relocation assistance not offered)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related or relevant work experience is a plus
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience working in a safety-sensitive environment is a plus
• Situational awareness and decision-making abilities to respond effectively in a safety-sensitive environment

Employment Requirements

• Pre-employment physical, hearing, and vision medical review
• Federally mandated drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment drug screening
• Background screening, including criminal and motor vehicle driving history